Selected articles from The Christian Science Monitor
What is moving you?
from The Christian Science Monitor
Motives always move thought in some direction, and right motives make sure the direction is progressive and the greatest blessing to everyone involved. Through prayer to God, we’re better able to spiritualize our motives by bringing our thoughts and acts more in line with our real and only identity as His image and likeness. read
Political convention prayers
from The Christian Science Monitor
As the expected candidates for the presidency of the United States prepare for their parties’ respective political conventions, each of us can also play an active role. Our prayers to see Love at work in both conventions can help everyone bring their best thoughts to bear on the challenges ahead and be ready to support the candidates with courage and kindness. read
The Olympics and breaking limits
from The Christian Science Monitor
The Olympics can help us consider the message of divine power in a fresh way. Turning to God, divine Mind, anyone can break through limitations. Whatever the limitation, turning to divine Mind can be the first step in breaking through to higher ground because Mind reveals to us that we are spiritual and unlimited by material conditions. read
The Commandments’ light on Georgia
from The Christian Science Monitor
The concepts contained in the Ten Commandments appear in some way as the governing law of most of the world’s people, whatever religion they follow. Using these spiritual ideas as a framework for thinking about our relations with others can resolve all conflicts, from the personal to the international. Such spiritually based solutions endure and bring lasting peace. read
Where does giving fit in?
from The Christian Science Monitor
With all the talk of plunging stock markets and how to shield assets, it’s helpful to evaluate our unchanging assets, which are sheltered and protected by divine laws. The ability to give freely is one of those assets. And it can’t be usurped by a strictly material view of wealth. read
Caches of bicycles and baseball caps
from The Christian Science Monitor
All of us, when faced with the need for answers to perplexing problems, can turn, as Solomon did, to God’s omniscient wisdom and find practical answers. read
Love’s standard for Russia and Georgia
from The Christian Science Monitor
Prayer for peace between Russia and Georgia can begin with a conviction that God’s universal love includes all parties. God sees each individual as His idea. From this come certain specific conclusions: first, that as the child of God, each one is able to hear God’s voice, which leads to peace, and second, that all can love one another enough to overcome any hatred. read
The rich diversity of God’s gifts
from The Christian Science Monitor
As spiritual thinkers around the world join in prayer for the Olypmics’ smooth passage and success, they will grow increasingly confident that God will be with everyone throughout every event. The Games in Beijing provide another opportunity for people from all corners of the globe to unite in giving of their best not only in competition but toward the healing of nations. read
All God’s children
from The Christian Science Monitor
The issue of abandoned children tugs at the heart of many people, and it certainly calls for prayer. One way to pray for these children is to turn to God for a deeper understanding of His love for His children. Each child, as the image and likeness of our Father-Mother God, already has a place in infinite Love—a place where he or she has an inheritance that nothing can take away. read
Lesson of the white phacelia
from The Christian Science Monitor
Whether people are suffering as a result of their own mistaken actions, the actions of others, or situations such as the struggling economy, they can survive harsh conditions. Persevering through difficult times without blaming ourselves or others and by learning to rely on God can bring us through. Prayers to God in times of trials are answered, proving that His tender care is always present. read
